About
School of Rock offers weekly private and group music lessons where students learn to play classic rock songs and fundamentals like chords, rhythm, melody, dynamics, and song structure. The program includes group rehearsals, live performances at local music venues, songwriting, recording original songs, lyrical workshops, and the use of simplified rock instruments, hand percussion, and other tools to learn rhythm patterns and music syntax through play.
• Ages: 3–18 years old
• Schedule: Class and lesson options are available Monday–Thursday afternoons and evenings, with additional options on Friday evenings, Saturday mornings and afternoons, and Sunday afternoons.
School of Rock was founded as a single school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1998 and has grown into what it describes as the world’s largest and most trusted multi-location music school, with over 385 locations in 16 countries and more than 65,000 students worldwide. Its mission statement describes a growing and passionate community dedicated to enriching lives through performance-based music education, using a patented School of Rock Method that combines one-on-one instruction with group rehearsals and has students play shows in real rock venues. The organization’s leadership team includes Stacey Ryan (President), Sam Dresser (Chief Innovation Officer), Demi Iskandar (Vice President of Marketing), Eric Schmidt (Vice President of Information Technology), and Molly Simms (Vice President of Operational Standards), and it offers a House Band program for ages 18 and under and an AllStars program for ages 17 and under.
School of Rock Columbus serves kids and adults across Columbus and surrounding areas like Upper Arlington and Hilliard and is described as a convenient after-school destination for students in the Grandview Heights and Upper Arlington school districts, including those from Stevenson Elementary, Grandview Heights High School, Upper Arlington High School, Wickliffe Elementary, Jones Middle School, and Larson Middle School. Students from this location perform at local venues such as Woodlands Tavern and at community-based events including The Grandview Hop. School of Rock has been recognized with several honors, including being named Global Franchise Grand Champion at the 2026 Global Franchise Awards and inclusion in the 2026 Top 100 Global Franchises for Youth Enrichment Brands.
Parent testimonials describe kids making music and learning to play as a band, with performances that parents find impressive and memorable. Parents from locations including Denver, Downington (PA), Portland (OR), and Austin (TX) describe dedicated instructors and staff, a vibrant atmosphere, and note that their children enjoy the program and participate in structured band experiences. An independent study cited by School of Rock reports that after joining its programs, 96.2% of parents saw a boost in their child’s self-confidence and 95.9% reported improved teamwork skills.
Last updated May 13, 2026.
• Ages: 3–18 years old
• Schedule: Class and lesson options are available Monday–Thursday afternoons and evenings, with additional options on Friday evenings, Saturday mornings and afternoons, and Sunday afternoons.
School of Rock was founded as a single school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1998 and has grown into what it describes as the world’s largest and most trusted multi-location music school, with over 385 locations in 16 countries and more than 65,000 students worldwide. Its mission statement describes a growing and passionate community dedicated to enriching lives through performance-based music education, using a patented School of Rock Method that combines one-on-one instruction with group rehearsals and has students play shows in real rock venues. The organization’s leadership team includes Stacey Ryan (President), Sam Dresser (Chief Innovation Officer), Demi Iskandar (Vice President of Marketing), Eric Schmidt (Vice President of Information Technology), and Molly Simms (Vice President of Operational Standards), and it offers a House Band program for ages 18 and under and an AllStars program for ages 17 and under.
School of Rock Columbus serves kids and adults across Columbus and surrounding areas like Upper Arlington and Hilliard and is described as a convenient after-school destination for students in the Grandview Heights and Upper Arlington school districts, including those from Stevenson Elementary, Grandview Heights High School, Upper Arlington High School, Wickliffe Elementary, Jones Middle School, and Larson Middle School. Students from this location perform at local venues such as Woodlands Tavern and at community-based events including The Grandview Hop. School of Rock has been recognized with several honors, including being named Global Franchise Grand Champion at the 2026 Global Franchise Awards and inclusion in the 2026 Top 100 Global Franchises for Youth Enrichment Brands.
Parent testimonials describe kids making music and learning to play as a band, with performances that parents find impressive and memorable. Parents from locations including Denver, Downington (PA), Portland (OR), and Austin (TX) describe dedicated instructors and staff, a vibrant atmosphere, and note that their children enjoy the program and participate in structured band experiences. An independent study cited by School of Rock reports that after joining its programs, 96.2% of parents saw a boost in their child’s self-confidence and 95.9% reported improved teamwork skills.
Last updated May 13, 2026.
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